Okay I have to say yesterday’s minimum stim protocol went really well! Every time I felt antsy and felt my dopamine seeking neurons looking for action I repeated “minimum stim” and just chilled. And…
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MINIMUM STIM is a descriptor I’ve heard used in the NICU mostly for babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome. But I also find it a useful phrase to repeat to myself when I’m stressed out…
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1- Was just reflecting on our schedule this fall. It has been REALLY REALLY FUNCTIONAL I have to say! Things I love: Sometimes the pieces feel awkward and bumpy but this particular season is…
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1- Did I get through my Sunday to do list? ALMOST. I think I did everything except for G’s room organization (her books). It was ~4 pm, I was DEEP into Fellowship Point, and…
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Call Weekend Day: So far, so good. I took G to tennis and got to take a lovely walk, AND even got a cute video of her taking some shots at the end. She…
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YOU GUYS . . . This month was kind of epic for me from a creative work perspective. September ATE. (I will have to ask my kids if I used that term right, but…
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I guess we’re really doing this! I’m going to stick with screenshots of my analog method with some notes/highlights vs a full descriptive format. Interestingly, today I had my planner out on my desk…
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BIG NEWS: Josh can drive again! After 6 weeks of complete non-weight-bearing he has been cleared to start with 25% body weight and progressively increase each week by 25% over the next 4. Since…
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Definitely having a busy call week over here, but I’ve also been trying to be very . . . gentle with myself, and I have to say overall it has gone well. I have…
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Friday = Clinical Work Day at the ‘other’ office. I just started working at one of our satellite locations this year and I love it. It’s quieter, the offices are so much bigger, and…